torx to work on 850

cam · Dec 21st, 2008, 14:52

can someone recomend a good quality torx set to work on the 850(long reach, under pressure 75mm/100mm) now i know all about snapon (beta man myself) and i know all about the cheapy brands silverline etc(or do i) but i want a middle of the road set that aint going to snap halfway through the job and they have to be as cheap as chips,(well almost),i apologise if this is the wrong place to put this thread but it seems to get quicker comments,be nice,be cool,cam. god help me.

ps im not religious well almost not.

scimitar · Dec 21st, 2008, 14:59

I have used for several years a Torx set made by Draper Tools. They are in my opinion of excellent quality, reasonable priced and have lasted without breaking. Most good motorists discount stores should have them.

cam · Dec 21st, 2008, 18:10

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Originally Posted by scimitar

I have used for several years a Torx set made by Draper Tools. They are in my opinion of excellent quality, reasonable priced and have lasted without breaking. Most good motorists discount stores should have them.

i have just spent ages looking on ebay,snap on,beta,sykes pikavant,britool,amtech,laser,williams,facom, and do you know what, draper it is,they seem the best value around,thanks for the response,cheers,cam.

bernard1971 · Dec 21st, 2008, 18:29

snapon torx too hard brittle not there best tool ive broken plenty but had a set of draper torx for some time now and they are a1
i repair accident damaged commercial vehicles so they do get some hammer

DieselDoNicely · Dec 21st, 2008, 20:19

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Originally Posted by cam

can someone recomend a good quality torx set to work on the 850(long reach, under pressure 75mm/100mm) now i know all about snapon (beta man myself) and i know all about the cheapy brands silverline etc(or do i) but i want a middle of the road set that aint going to snap halfway through the job and they have to be as cheap as chips,(well almost),i apologise if this is the wrong place to put this thread but it seems to get quicker comments,be nice,be cool,cam. god help me.

ps im not religious well almost not.

I use Britool, Celtic Tools Cardiff, 02920 619 137 they will order them in.

saturnuranus · Dec 21st, 2008, 20:52

+1 for the Draper stuff. My dad bought a Draper torx bit kit 7 or 8 years ago and I've used it every weekend since without incident.

Jod T5 · Dec 21st, 2008, 22:55

Tools?
Are you on about a T40?...
Halfords do very good tools and the set i have removes the thermostat cover no worries....(you have to be strong against the fuel line...)
Cheers
Jod

cam · Dec 21st, 2008, 23:27

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Originally Posted by Jod T5

Tools?
Are you on about a T40?...
Halfords do very good tools and the set i have removes the thermostat cover no worries....(you have to be strong against the fuel line...)
Cheers
Jod

no jod what it was halfords did not have the longer t40 singely or in a set,they had the small length ones, and your right mate i have a socket set from some 15yrs ago top tools,its not the quality its the availability.

Jod T5 · Dec 21st, 2008, 23:31

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Originally Posted by cam

no jod what it was halfords did not have the longer t40 singely or in a set,they had the small length ones, and your right mate i have a socket set from some 15yrs ago top tools,its not the quality its the availability.

I removed my housing torx' with a stock T40 socket...
As long as you negotiate it in square its fine....
Spray some WD on it the night before and dont use a impact driver....
Cheers
Jod

cam · Dec 21st, 2008, 23:38

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Originally Posted by Jod T5

I removed my housing torx' with a stock T40 socket...
As long as you negotiate it in square its fine....
Spray some WD on it the night before and dont use a impact driver....
Cheers
Jod

arghhh i was tempted to use the smaller one but the bit with the holder was holding off you know not sitting

square and i thought if i shheer this im buggerd,the other one undone with a bit of force and a snap

Dec 21st, 2008, 14:52	#1
cam Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 12:12 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: llanhari	torx to work on 850 can someone recomend a good quality torx set to work on the 850(long reach, under pressure 75mm/100mm) now i know all about snapon (beta man myself) and i know all about the cheapy brands silverline etc(or do i) but i want a middle of the road set that aint going to snap halfway through the job and they have to be as cheap as chips,(well almost),i apologise if this is the wrong place to put this thread but it seems to get quicker comments,be nice,be cool,cam. god help me. ps im not religious well almost not.

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scimitar Scimitar Last Online: Aug 20th, 2017 13:45 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Solihull	Torx Set I have used for several years a Torx set made by Draper Tools. They are in my opinion of excellent quality, reasonable priced and have lasted without breaking. Most good motorists discount stores should have them.

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Jod T5 Phoenix from the ashes Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 01:05 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Finchingfield	Tools? Are you on about a T40?... Halfords do very good tools and the set i have removes the thermostat cover no worries....(you have to be strong against the fuel line...) Cheers Jod __________________ Dum Spiro Spero VOC 20419

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bernard1971 850 2.5 20v glt est Last Online: Aug 14th, 2009 07:55 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: sheffield	snapon torx too hard brittle not there best tool ive broken plenty but had a set of draper torx for some time now and they are a1 i repair accident damaged commercial vehicles so they do get some hammer

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saturnuranus VOC Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 07:36 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sutton Coldfield View Photos By: saturnuranus	+1 for the Draper stuff. My dad bought a Draper torx bit kit 7 or 8 years ago and I've used it every weekend since without incident.

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